Applying to become a British citizen (naturalisation and registration)

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​​​Naturalisation

Naturalisation allows someone to become a British citizen and obtain the same rights and privileges as someone who was born a British citizen.

You can normally apply for naturalisation as a British citizen if you have lived in the United Kingdom or Islands for five years or more, or you are married to a British citizen and have lived in the United Kingdom or Islands for three years or more.

You must also have passed the Citizenship Test and you must meet the English language requirement.​